Quality Lab Technician – Training, Travel & Progression

Mission 4 Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Company events

Progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment is seeking a reliable Quality Assurance / Lab Technician for a well-established food manufacturing site in Harlow (CM19) and Enfield area. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a salary around £27,770 per year and full training provided.

You will conduct routine testing on incoming wheat and finished flour, inspect deliveries, and support audits. A full UK driving licence is required to travel between local sites.

Qualifications

• Precise, methodical, and accurate with data entry and record-keeping.
• Enthusiastic attitude with a desire to learn technical laboratory processes (full training provided).
• Must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle to travel between local sites.
• Dependable, adaptable and proactive in supporting day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing on incoming wheat and finished flour to ensure high standards prior to product release.
• Inspect wheat deliveries on arrival, identifying and reporting quality issues prior to unloading.
• Perform practical laboratory tests on complaint samples and competitor products as needed.
• Carry out routine food safety checks and support audits.
• Inspect incoming ingredients and packaging with FSQM guidance.
• Check and monitor additive feeder dosage rates on a regular basis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Driving license

Reliability

Data entry

Job description

Mission 4 Recruitment is seeking a reliable Quality Assurance / Lab Technician for a well-established food manufacturing site in Harlow (CM19) and Enfield area. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a salary around £27,770 per year and full training provided.

You will conduct routine testing on incoming wheat and finished flour, inspect deliveries, and support audits. A full UK driving licence is required to travel between local sites.